The uninjured, unslumping Willy Taveras is reduced to pinch-running. Three non-starts produce 1 stolen base, 1 run scored and 1 for 2 at the plate. Manager Clint Hurdle said, “Scott Podsednik happens not to be playing like crap just yet, and I want to enjoy the moment.” No, actually he said:
“I still think for us, at least as we move forward, Willy is going to get every opportunity to play. I’ve just got to find reps and at-bats for Ryan Spilborghs, who does what he does very well. I think Podsednik is going to bring a very nice dimension and dynamic to our club that’s going to play very well. They both happen to be able to play center field. I wouldn’t say it’s going to be a three-headed center fielder by any means. That’ll be the farthest thing from the truth.”
Aargh.
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